Crime & Safety
Stamford Cops Chase Down Armed Teen: PD
Police arrested a standout basketball star after an armed case, according to police.
Stamford, CT- Police held their fire while chasing down an armed teen Tuesday who initially refused commands to drop his handgun, according to police.
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Former Westhill High School basketball player Parish Rowell, 18, was spotted in Carwin Park after police got complaints about young men smoking marijuana, according to the Stamford Advocate.
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Rowell ran from police and an officer noticed he was carrying a handgun, according to police. He eventually put the handgun down and was captured by police.
Read the full Advocate report here about the chase that could've gone another way.
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